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Member, House of Delegates, District 89
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David CannonWest Virginia Legislature

David Cannon

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 89

RepublicanIncumbent

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Lives in
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Delegate since his January 2025 appointment; previously a Hampshire County commissioner.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored income tax exemption for law enforcement pensionsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5560 (2026 regular session), titled "To have retirment benefits of former law enforcement in the PERS to be exempt from state income taxes.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    David Cannon, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5560 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To have retirment benefits of former law enforcement in the PERS to be exempt from state income taxes.”
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  • Sponsored hotel occupancy tax bill, signed into lawIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5065 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to hotel occupancy tax.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    David Cannon, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5065 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to hotel occupancy tax.”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored letting paid county EMS workers join EMS retirementIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5524 (2026 regular session), titled "To permit paid county EMS workers to join the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    David Cannon, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5524 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To permit paid county EMS workers to join the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.”
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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored setbacks for new windmills from homesIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5069 (2026 regular session), titled "Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    David Cannon, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5069 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.”
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